"Temporarily," Derek replies softly. Barry seems uneasy with losing such a part of himself and Derek knows exactly how he feels. Not feeling the wolf inside of him is nearly devastating, and the only thing keeping him from freaking out is knowing that it's safe with Barry. "We'll-- oh."

A flare of panic goes through him when Barry first lifts him, because that only ever happens in a fight. It's a precursor to being flung or stabbed or torn apart. He takes a breath to remind himself that he's safe, always safe with Barry, and ends up laughing down at him fondly, fingers curling around his forearms. He seems surprised by the strength and Derek reaches out with his foot to toe at his thigh. "I knew you were into the manhandling."